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I was just thinking: I put over 2000 posts up on this forum. That's a lot of time and energy. I did so mostly with the intent that I wanted to contribute something that might inform or entertain. We had a lot of good laughs, I certainly learned a thing or two, and glad I was able to shed a...

My buddy who bought my Gen 1 is also interested in this information. Once upon a time, this forum would never give up on tracking down info to help out fellow riders. It's got to be out there somewhere.

9 years ago, I set my goal to do this at least once in my lifetime. I set out on a journey from my home north of Tampa and headed for the west coast to begin an IBA 50CC from San Diego to Jacksonville Beach. Ended up taking me 48 1/2 hours and almost cost me my life. The story is still here on...

Thanks PanMan. I do read the forum regularly, but haven't had much to say in awhile. Just sold my old PC-8 in classifieds, so I'm happy about that. No sense leaving it under the bed collecting spider webs, I'll never use it. I have a Pathfinder power distribution hub on the Honda: isolates all...

So here I am nearly a year later. Buddy's still enjoying my old FJR, runs like a top w/perhaps 60k miles on the clock. I just returned from a 6k trip onboard the (not so) new Gold Wing and with several 10 hour days behind me, can attest once again that the Honda is a seriously comfortable...

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OK, infrared, you were first to respond. will get in touch shortly. TooManyBikes, you were second and I'll post what happens here. Gary

Older 30 amp unit, never mounted, new in box with all OEM parts included. Comes with the longer 60 inch leads, can be mounted anywhere on bike. Cleaning out the garage. New ones are going for 130 with shipping: will sell for 80.00, shipping included anywhere in the lower 48.

Though I sold my FJR, I check in the forum once in a while. There's a significant issue with engine heat baking your legs and causing the tank to get extra warm with the Gen 1. In the summer it's a piain, especially in stop and go traffic. There were some creative fixes and "how to's" posted up...

My 05 w 58k miles is still running strong, No repairs of any sort required on it to date.... haven't even checked the valves... would say "my bad," but I sold it to a close friend and ride with him often now that I own a Gold Wing. Now his responsibility to check the valves and etc. Anyway, Big...

Congrats on your purchase. Sounds like ya did well. I always thought that 2014 was such a great color, especially in the sun. I went the other way. Sold my 2005 FJR and bought a 2018 Gold Wing. Now my old bones are enjoying some comfort. But I did put over 50k miles on my FJR and NEVER had to...

Thought I'd check back in on the forum and see what was going on. Didn't realize there were so many responses to this thread that I didn't read. Finally got the highway pegs installed, and took the bike on its first multi-state journey. Stretching its legs allowed me to stretch mine as well...

Hey Pants, appreciate hearing from ya bud. You're right. When I asked the forum here about my failed rear ABS, I learned that they were very expensive to repair, hard to find a working used ABS block, and typical for the 2005 FJR. So I had to deal with not having rear ABS. That cost me a crash a...

Hey Dave, thanks for weighing in here. You and I have talked a number of times over the years. I am indeed still on two wheels and even after 16 months of ownership, the joy of going out for a ride on the new Wing hasn't diminished. As a matter of fact, I just sold my 2015 SRT392 Challenger...

Ha: same here, Bug. I put the same back rest on and love it as well. Never had one before. Last week, I bought a new set of Goldstrike 3 way adjustable highway pegs for the Wing, after months of research and indecision. Not cheap (typical for most GoldWing stuff), but from what I've read, worth...

So we stayed at the Two Wheel Inn... in Robbinsville. While I was stretching my legs a bit after that 3 hour journey, a fella came riding in on a Gold Wing. He and I got talking and he was showing me "around" his bike and talking about how comfortable it was. I couldn't help thinking that I...

Last year, I said "good bye" in this post: CLICKY.  But today I hit another milestone: well sort of. I've known this day would come for quite awhile. Quite simply, it was time. She's been sitting alone, unloved and unwanted, for 15 months now. So just who is "she," you might ask?  My FJR of...

Getting ready to sell the FJR. Should be another month or so. Was talking to my buddy Mark who's going to buy it. He's ridden it many times and seems happy with leaving the car tire on there. Guess he'll be a "transfer" DS rider.

Noticed the same issue on my FJR years ago. A little rubbing on the inner fender well. However, after 10 years, it proven to be a non issue for my bike.

You're right: they were 300 pounds heavier, but not any more.  The new wings are something like 90 pounds lighter than the old. This makes maybe 100 pounds difference carried by each tire than the weight carried by an FJR. 100 pounds is nothing to one of these tires: they're rated for far more...